Webhook Monitoring
The utilization of HTTP callbacks (webhooks) to receive real-time or near-real-time push notifications when monitored web conditions are met.
Definition
Instead of continuously polling an API or manual dashboard, webhook monitoring pushes the data payload directly to a specified URL the moment an event occurs.
In the intelligence industry, webhooks are essential for capturing findings and piping them directly into Slack, Discord, databases, or proprietary internal tools.
Key Concepts
HMAC Signatures
A cryptographic method used to sign the webhook payload, proving to the receiver that the request genuinely originated from the trusted platform.
Event-Driven
Operating strictly on triggers (e.g., finding.created) rather than scheduled fetching.
Why it Matters for Watchflare
Watchflare Pro and Business tiers support HMAC-signed webhook dispatches, pushing formatted intelligence findings directly to your infrastructure milliseconds after AI analysis.
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